Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk,...
Ranger Shaun isn’t the best of the birders among the Rangers, but he enjoys it and that’s worth something! He hopes you’ll come join him for a crash course in...
Enjoy a guided plant hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along a portion of the San...
Learn about how planting seeds and caring for plants can teach us about caring for ourselves and give us hope for the future. Are we just bipedal houseplants with complicated...
Looking to get out on the water, but don’t want to do it alone? Just want to spend some quality paddle time on the lake? We’ve got just the thing!...
Breakfast with the Animals"" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
September is Parks for Pollinators month and we are celebrating here at the Riparian Preserve! Join us for this one-day workshop focused on the critters that pollinate the plants of...
This workshop guides you through a selection of hydrosols, flower essences, and essential oils chosen for seasonal comfort and support. You’ll learn a variety of applications like cleansing a room...
Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10:00am-12:00pm to learn more...
Discover how best to care for fruit trees in Arizona for health and yield. Register HERE
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Come to the Vista Grande library for bi-monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. September 12th- Herbs
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
The story of oceans is the story of life. Life requires three critical ingredients: energy, organic molecules, and liquid water. Our vast oceans define our home Earth, and in the...
What makes a tree the BEST choice for your landscape? Consider what you want in a tree. Lifespan, shade, form, evergreen, flower...all characteristics to consider when choosing that perfect desert...
Discover the incredible adaptations that make owls the ultimate nocturnal predators. In this presentation, we’ll explore the specific species that call the McDowell Sonoran Preserve home and learn about the...
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. Sunsets at Mission Garden can be magical. In the hot summer season, you’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures...
Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such...